Speaker news! Adam Alexander, author of The Seed Detective – Uncovering the Secret Histories of Remarkable vegetables, is joining us on Friday 28 April to share his intimate knowledge of veg from around the globe. In his talk ‘Meetings with Remarkable Vegetables’, he celebrates the special qualities of these rare and endangered varieties along with why …
Grape news! The marvellous Daily Telegraph wine writer – and local Devon gal – Susy Atkins is joining us at Powderham Castle at Toby’s Garden Festival on Friday 28th and Saturday 29th April 2023. The BBC Saturday Kitchen expert will be hosting talks as part of our new Food & Drink Market, a showcase for our fabulous local products, on …
Exciting news for veg growers and foodies! Award-winning author and Devon grower, Mark Diacono, is joining us at the festival in 2023. Mark who has written seven books, will be hosting talks as part of our new Food & Drink Market, a showcase for our fabulous local producers, on both days of the festival – …
If you’re crackers for local cheese, then don’t miss the Sharpham Cheese & Wine Pop-up, back for its second year at Toby’s Garden Festival. Greg, Nicky and the Sharpham team are reviving their gorgeous foodie offering in front of the Artisan Barn, offering a chance for visitors to buy and try their artisan, handmade cheese, …
Author Vicky Hird is joining us as a Friday speaker to talk about the importance of bugs! Bugs are everywhere but people often don’t realise they live surrounded by these wild creatures. From worms to wasps and bees to beetles – bugs are beautiful, inventive and economically invaluable. They are a vital part of our …
Gardener and smallholder Sally Morgan delves into a myriad of ways to create a healthy, biodiverse growing space packed with vegetables and flowers fueled by a healthy soil. She provides plenty of ideas on how to improve your soil, mix up your planting, try different rotations, attract pollinators and natural predators plus manage pests and …
Grape news! The marvellous Daily Telegraph wine writer – and local Devon gal – Susy Atkins is joining us on stage at Powderham Castle at Toby’s Garden Festival on Saturday 30 April. The BBC Saturday Kitchen expert will be giving a talk alongside other celebrity experts, including garden designer and BBC Gardener’s World presenter, Arit Anderson, RHS judge Jim Buttress and festival host and TV gardener, Toby Buckland. …
In 1943, over 1700 women were serving in the Women’s Land Army and the Women’s Timber Corps in Devon. Living and toiling individually on farms or as part of a gang that lodged in a hostel and worked on the land wherever they were needed, the Land Girls and Lumber Jills were crucial to maintaining …
